Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Review & Giveaway {3 Winners}

 

I am not a morning person. When Hannah was a toddler and before her brother was born, she would sleep until 10 in the morning. As soon as Jacob was born, she was up at 7:30 every day. Now that we have three children, it seems to be earlier than that. Thankfully though, Isaac can sleep up to 8 in the morning which is sooo nice for me. Hannah and Jacob are old enough to play by themselves so I can sleep in a bit more and that is really nice as well. I try to get to bed at a decent time but I am a night owl so I don't like to go to bed early. Anyway, after I wake up I either shower or feed the children their breakfast. Depending on how much they are bugging me for breakfast, I may shower first. Breakfast is definitely a highlight of our day around here. :) Did you know that breakfast is the most important meal of your whole day? I have never had issues eating breakfast but some people do. Let me tell you...if it wasn't for breakfast, I would not survive my morning.

This is another post that is coming to you because I am a Purex Insider and today, I am going to introduce you to Honey Bunches of Oats brand new cereal flavor - Tropical Blends! It's the middle of winter and I think all of us could use a bit of tropics in our day. Honey Bunches of Oats is a long time favorite of mine and it is a product of Post Cereals. Here is a bit more about this cereal!

Vernon J. Herzing was practically a lifelong Post employee — he started as a summer student employee in 1951. Little did he know he was going to change Post forever. In 1986, Vern had the idea to combine a few of Post’s cereals together to make the ultimate tasty breakfast. One Saturday afternoon at home, Vern asked his daughter Kimberly to taste test his creations. The moment he saw her face light up, he knew he was onto something. Over two decades later, Vernon’s special cereal has made over 50,000,000 smiles — yours included!

Because eating sugary cereals was considered a treat in the house I grew up in, eating a cereal like Honey Bunches of Oats was considered very special. I remember one of the first times I tried it...it was AMAZING. To this day, it is still one of my favorite cereals out there!

So, for this review I was sent a box of their newest flavor, Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends - Crispy Mango & Crunchy Coconut. Wow, that's a mouthful...literally! As soon as I opened the shipment box I was greeted by a sweet aroma. I was amazed that I could smell this cereal without even opening the actual box. Fruity and tropical is how I would describe the smell.

I tried this cereal for the first time today and was really looking forward to experiencing the "tropical" taste that I had read so much about. This cereal smells amazing, like I said before. It is chock full of coconut shavings, tiny pieces of mango and coconut-flavored granola clusters.

At first bite, I was thinking to myself, "Wow...this is so different!" I actually wasn't sure if I liked it or not because the flavor was so different. But, after eating my bowl and leaving nothing behind, I decided that I LOVED it. It was very tropical in taste and the coconut flavor was not overpowering.

If you want to know where you can get a box of Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends you can visit the store locator on Honey Bunches of Oats website. Check out Honey Bunches of Oats on Facebook and Twitter as well! They would love to meet you. :)

So, in my opinion...Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends is very yummy. Post has some great flavor combinations that I am loving in this cereal! It is definitely different, but very tasty. I would definitely recommend Tropical Blends to every cereal lover out there!

Now, three of you have a chance to win one coupon each for a FREE box of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. Post did provide me a free sample of their Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Post website and email. Prizes are in coupon form and will be mailed by myself. This blog is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen prizes and in this case, I am not responsible for replacing coupons under any circumstances.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Make it a Sweet Morning With Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal

I have always been a huge cereal fan. When I was growing up, my five siblings and I consumed alot of cereal, between breakfast and snacks, we should have invested stock in cereal! :) We were really into the sugary cereals but our mom wasn't. She would mix non-sugary cereals with similar sugary cereals and honestly, it wasn't that bad. Now that I am a mom, my children share my love for cereal. Isaac had a difficult time digesting cow's milk through my milk so I had to stop eating cereal for a little bit. He has since shown improvement and I am slowly incorporating milk back into my diet. That means one thing...I can eat cereal again! :)

Because I am a BzzAgent I get the opportunity to try out different products and today, I have a really yummy cereal to share (not literally...because it won't be around very long!) with you all! Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal is a sweet and nutty cereal that will give your morning the little perk it needs...ensuring a happy morning! Kellogg's is a very well-known cereal brand that can be found in most cupboards around the country; so when it comes to a good, balanced breakfast, Kellogg's knows what they are doing.

So, for this review I was sent a box of Kellogg's Crunchy Nut cereal in the Golden Honey Nut flavor. I was very excited to try this cereal because I am able to actually eat cereal again and knew that Kellogg's is a fantastic brand. Not to mention I love honey nut flavors!!

I read on the box that there is a nutty flavor in each bit and didn't believe it until I saw the flakes themselves. Each flake actually had real peanut particles and pieces on them! The flavor of this cereal is wonderful...each bite just bursts with sweetness and rich nutty flavors. I loved it so much, I had to have my husband try it as well.

He took one bite and then came out to the kitchen to get his OWN bowl full...ha ha! I thought that was a great testimony as to how yummy this cereal really is. He typically does not eat cereal unless it is doused in sugar, or is a cocoa krispy variety. Sooo, I was thrilled that he actually loved it too! I also loved how this cereal stays crunchy and doesn't turn soggy when mixed with milk. I HATE soggy cereal and loved how well this cereal did under the milky influence. :) 

You can find Kellogg's Crunchy Nut on Facebook, so be sure to check out what is happening there. If you are looking for a store that carries this cereal, check out the "Where To Buy" page on their website. You can search for nearby stores by using their zip code locator. 

So, in my opinion...Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal is very tasty! I have enjoyed it for a bedtime snack, lunch and also for breakfast! Hubby is enjoying it as well and has made it part of his morning routine now too. If you have never tried it before, please do!! You will not be disappointed and your mornings will be so much sweeter. :)

Disclaimer: As a BzzAgent, I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal and additional product coupons for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. Stock photos and quotes are taken from the BzzAgent and Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Websites.